366 prompt: Silly

Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry - Arithmancy - Extra Credit: Task: For extra credit, let's look at the idea of things existing on a spectrum. Write about something being partially one thing, and partially another.

I've gone with Open/Closed. The door is closed over, but not closed properly, therefore still open.

The Valentines Making Station - Red: Write about a Gryffindor.

The Chocolate Frog Challenge - (Gold): Harry Potter (5 Knut Bonus!) Challenge: Write about Harry Potter

Eavesdropping

Harry/Theo

Harry stood as still as possible, barely even breathing as the Slytherins passed. He couldn't risk being caught by the Inquisitorial Squad - even if there were only two members. It was easier to stay silent and wait.

He listened as they opened a door and walked through, pushing it behind them. The door closed over, but didn't shut properly, but Harry heard mention of his name.

Before he knew it, he was on the other side of the door, listening.

"Theo, I think we're both screwed," came a voice that Harry recognised as that of Blaise Zabini.

"You're telling me," Theo muttered. "You've only got the golden girl to worry about, what have I got -"

"Golden girl?" Blaise scoffed. "Muggleborn Princess Know-It-All. My mother will go mad."

"Better than... than who I have. Imagine. The same guy that my father is trying to kill is actually my soul-mate."

"Did you tell him? Maybe he'll -"

"Yeah. What a brilliant idea, Blaise. No wonder I keep you around. 'Hey Dad, can you stop trying to kill Harry Potter? Why, you ask? Oh, because me and Blaise did some soul-mate spell that we found in the library. Yeah, turns out Harry is my soulmate. I'd rather you not kill him. Don't be silly."

Blaise sniggered. "Might work."

"My father wouldn't care. He would state that it is the ultimate sacrifice I could make to... him, He'd actually make me do something twisted like torture Potter before he kills him."

"And you wouldn't do that?"

"I wouldn't in the past, so why would I now?"

"Draco -"

"Draco is a fool who needs to stop trying to follow in his father's footsteps. I want to keep my head down, avoid becoming one of them, and maybe after Potter wins, I could... do something."

"I'd like to do something with Granger," Blaise murmured.

Theo laughed. "Well, Potter does have a nice arse!"

Harry shifted uncomfortably by the door, not certain what to do with the information.

"Did you hear that?" Theo said. "There was a noise by the door."

Harry took that as his cue to run.

...oOo...

"Look," he murmured. "That's what he said. Soul-mate spell."

Hermione looked disbelieving, looking over at the pair of Slytherins at the next table.

"What book do they have over there on the side?"

"Charms, I think. That'd be the Practical Applications in Charms."

Harry nodded. "Just… let's see." He stood up and walked over as Blaise looked up and nudged Theo hard. "Fuck, you just… Potter?"

Harry bit his lip. "Could I borrow that book? Saves me going back to get my own copy. I'll only need it for a few minutes to check something."

Theo nodded.

Harry grinned. "Thanks, Theo." He winked at the Slytherin and walked away, knowing Theo's eyes were on his arse.

"So?" he asked Hermione as he sat down.

"I believe you. So what are we going to do about this?" Hermione whispered, sneaking a look at Blaise.

"Have some fun," Harry murmured.

500 Words

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